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Tokyo 2009: Makuhari Messe no Jyosei ha Bijin desu*

As far as cars went, the Frankfurt Motor Show was the proverbial glut of riches, and the Tokyo Motor Show proved that you can't live life at the top all the time. Tokyo did, however, still provide plenty of aesthetic beauty, much of which had nothing to do with the automobiles. We won't call it a consolation prize, but it's certainly not something we're upset about. Have a look at what arguably might have been the finest aspects of the Tokyo Motor Show in the gallery below – and the woman with the stuffed car on her head (it is still ... Read more →

The Show Must Go On: Italy's Bologna salon forges ahead without automakers Noah Joseph

Local auto shows overseas like the one in Bologna don't really make a blip on our radar screens. Manufacturers might, upon occasion, use the venues to unveil a new product variant of generally ...

REPORT: Panel okays money for added exhibition space for relocated Detroit Auto Show - if Cobo talks fail Chris Shunk

The North American International Auto Show is the biggest event to hit the state of Michigan in any given year, but the location of the event has come under fire due to the advanced state of ...

Veritas RS III to officially debut at London Salon Privé Noah Joseph

You remember the Veritas RS III? The open-cockpit supercar is a revival of the 40's-era BMW racing team, spearheaded by a crew of enthusiasts dedicated to making the most visceral, back-to-basics ...

Concours d'LeMons to invade Monterey Jonathon Ramsey

The same folks who bring you the 24 Hours of LeMons are taking the revolution to the plutocrats: on August 15 of this year they'll be breaking the Monterey ice with the Concours d'LeMons at Toro ...

This year's Tokyo Motor Show? JAMA Be There (but most of the world's automakers won't) 7 months ago on Autoblog

What if one of the world's preeminent auto nations threw a party and nobody came? That's the question on everyone's minds today as the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has announced that most of the world's major automakers have decided to sit out this fall's show. We already knew ...

REPORT: German automakers could join others in skipping Tokyo Motor Show 7 months ago on Autoblog

Although Volvo has already said that it would not participate in this October's Tokyo Motor Show, the Swedish automaker's German contemporaries are reportedly dragging their feet on similar public announcements in an effort to not be the first from their country to do so. According to a brief ...

Here's Mud In Your Eye: Ford Raptor gets new microsite 8 months ago on Autoblog

Ford is looking to drum up some extra interest in its F-150 SVT Raptor off-road specialist ahead of its actual on-sale date (which is still only listed as "coming soon") with the introduction of a new dedicated microsite that you can check out here. Features on the new web destination include a ...

EXCLUSIVE: Nissan pulls out of most 2009 auto shows 8 months ago on Autoblog

Autoblog has learned that Nissan is withdrawing its presence from the fiscal 2009 show season, with the following exceptions: Geneva, New York, Shanghai, and Tokyo. That means that Nissan will still have a presence at most of the major international shows that generate the lion's share of media ...

REPORT: Sydney Motor Show scrapped, Melbourne to go on 9 months ago on Autoblog

Eight automotive brands failed to make the trip to this year's Detroit Auto Show. Compare that to last year's Sydney Auto Show in Australia, where eighteen brands declined the offer to showcase their wares, and you might conclude that things in Cobo Hall really aren't that bad. The shortfall of ...

Muy Triste! Barcelona Motor Show scrapped for 2009* 9 months ago on Autoblog

With every major city and its suburbs hosting their own auto shows, we can't be everywhere. Most major news occurs at the major auto shows, but this year, our absence will be missed at one less auto show than last year, because organizers have announced the cancellation the Barcelona Motor Show. ...

Event Alert: January Calendar of Automotive Events 10 months ago on Autoblog

Thanks to your suggestions, last month we added a Google Calendar after the jump so you can bookmark it and constantly receive updates as we add them. We appreciate all of your input and hope you find our calendar a useful tool. We also appreciate your comments listing events we might have ...

Event Alert: December Calendar of Automotive Events 11 months ago on Autoblog

We started our monthly calendar of events last month and learned almost immediately that we will never be able to make it as comprehensive as everyone would like, but that's where you come in. Take a look at the list we've put together for December after the jump, and if you see changes that need ...

Event Alert: November calendar of automotive events 1 year ago on Autoblog

One of the big changes we made at Autoblog a couple of years ago was adding more live coverage of events with photos and impressions to hopefully make you feel like you were there with us. While we love going to these races, auto shows, concours and cruises to report on them for you, we know there ...

$90m upgrade to Cobo being pushed as automakers drop out 1 year ago on Autoblog

The North American International Auto Show is by far the largest auto show in North America, but the small, aging facility that houses the new car party is prompting automakers to ditch the event all-together. In response to news that Suzuki has joined Porsche in bowing out of the 2009 show, the ...

New York 2008: Top debuts of the show (w/ Poll) 1 year ago on Autoblog

The 2008 New York Auto Show press preview is in the books, and now it's the public's turn to roam the floor in the Javits Center. After thinking things over, we thought we'd put together a video of our top five most significant introductions from the show. New York served as a launching pad for ...

New York 2008: Mercedes burns oil and rubber 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery from Daimler's press conference Just like any good political campaign, Mercedes came to the New York Auto Show touting nothing much as a whole lot. Actually, the faux political rally might have been less than compelling with its old news, but the new M Class ...

New York 2008: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe live reveal [w/VIDEO] 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res live shots of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe A self-effacing and impeccably dressed Bob Lutz took shots at the old Pontiac during the live reveal of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe. Busting on the arrowhead's former taste for cladding and Iron Dukes in the "excitement" ...

Autoblog Podcast #89 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's time for Autoblog Podcast #89. Of course we run over what's been in the garage lately – you'll know what reviews to anticipate. Our big item this week is recapping what we saw in Geneva and what might actually wind up in the US. Talk of Geneva moves us to anticipatory chatter about New ...

MT claims Holden Coupe 60 is really 3-year-old Pontiac GTO replacement 1 year ago on Autoblog

Spot any similarities? Holden surprised and delighted when it rolled out the Coupe 60 at the Melbourne Auto Show this past week. Motor Trend put two and two together and dug up some three-year-old photos that show off essentially the same car wearing a Pontiac suit, instead. The nose on the ...

Sith Pickup: Toyota Tundra Warrior 1 year ago on Autoblog

Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and we can all admit that this Toyota Tundra "Warrior" prototype has a sinister presence in its shiniest, blackest finery. That silly fake intake is still there in the grille surround, but the rest of the look is successful. It's too bad Toyota ...

Two Challengers seen hanging out at ROUSH 1 year ago on Autoblog

We're not drawing any conclusions, but it looks pretty definite that Roush is branching out beyond tuning Fords exclusively. We just saw their ace work on Chevrolet's Silverado, and now a pair of Challengers have been spotted in the Roush parking lot. It could mean nothing, but let's dream for a ...

Spy Shots: Volkswagen Routan vannin' around 1 year ago on Autoblog

Priddy and Company stumbled across a dolled up VW Routan and managed to capture a shot. Earth shattering revelation here: it looks like a Grand Caravan. It'd be natural to assume some similarities, there's only so much you can do to the basic body shell when badge engineering, but when the spy ...

Crash Landing: 2009 Honda Pilot design deemed boring 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view more high-res pics of the Honda Pilot Prototype We were there when Honda trotted out its Pilot Prototype in Detroit, and our snoozy first impression is apparently what the public at large is feeling, too. Sales of the current Pilot have dropped off by nearly 25 percent, so ...

Geneva '08 Preview: Spyker to unveil long-wheelbase C8 1 year ago on Autoblog

The current standard-wheelbase Spyker C8 Laviolette Spyker may be down, but it's not out. The Dutch exotic automaker has fallen on some hard times, but that's not going to stop it from moving forward with at least some of its plans. The C12 Zagato has been postponed indefinitely, but at the ...

New plan to improve Cobo Hall moves forward 1 year ago on Autoblog

Detroit may be the host of one of North America's largest auto shows, but Cobo Hall is far from the continent's best conference facility. It's dated and small, and larger venues like Chicago's McCormick place and the LA Convention Center are more modern and accommodating to automaker displays. ...

AutoWeek picks Best of Show and honors others from Detroit 1 year ago on Autoblog

Here's a way to create content long after an auto show has ended, dream up a list of editorial favorite picks. Well, what the hell, we might as well be meta and report on the anti-news. Here we go blithely. AutoWeek handed out its Editors' Choice awards for the North American International Auto Show ...

Detroit 2008: BMW announces M3 pricing 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for plenty of high-res pics. If you've got a hankering for a V8-powered, carbon fiber-roofed über 3-series, BMW has finally named its price for the M3 coupe and sedan. $57,275 will buy you entry into the M3 Coupe, and bargain hunters willing to settle for an extra pair of ...

Detroit 2008: Kia Borrego arrives at the wrong time 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-res live shots of the 2009 Kia Borrego Perhaps the biggest news about the Kia Borrego is that it marks the introduction of a V8 to the Korean automaker's powertrain arsenal. On the other hand, maybe we're just power-addled. Lobbing an entry into the midsize-SUV arena, Kia ...

Autoblog Podcast #84 1 year ago on Autoblog

We're back from the holidays with Autoblog Podcast episode #84. Kicking things off, we review what's been in John, Damon, and Alex's parking spots in the Autoblog Garage. After a Mazda CX7/CX9-Honda Fit-Audi S5-lovefest, we're on to real happenings. Things are ratcheting up as we head into the North ...

Daimler blocks debut of Chinese smart clone 1 year ago on Autoblog

Daimler's not taking the close resemblance of a Chinese minicar to a smart fortwo lightly. The German automaker has gotten a court order forbidding Martin Motors, the European distributor for China's Shuanghuan Automobile, from displaying the Shuanghuan Noble at the upcoming Bologna Auto Show. This ...

Autoblog Podcast #79 2 years ago on Autoblog

We lead off Autoblog Podcast #79 with the most important news of the week. Seriously, this rocked the car world. Vin Diesel and Paul Walker are returning to the Fast and Furious franchise for F+F IV. w00t! Moving on to more important news (like anything at all), we touch on the then impending and ...

Autoblog Podcast #77 2 years ago on Autoblog

We're back with Autoblog Podcast #77, and it's a Frankfurt-recap extravaganza. We discuss our favorite picks, as well as touching on some of the numerous highlights from the monster-sized show. We got a glimpse of the Jaguar XF in person, and it's better in person, but can it save Jaguar? BMW ...

Frankfurt 2007: Grande Punto Abarth SS is a mini rock star 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-res gallery of the Fiat Grande Punto Abarth SS Fiat has big plans for the resurrected Abarth brand, wasting no time with a 180 HP splash in the body of the Grande Punto Abarth SS. Fiat plans to use Abarth as an in-house tuning and racing concern, and this car ...

Frankfurt 2007: the 100% new and improved Audi A4 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view a full high-res gallery of the new Audi A4 Audi put together its usual unveil shebang, with cameras, prompters, giant screens, a famous person come to sing praises, and a giant crowd. The audience surrounding the two cars being showcased, the RS6 Avant and the A4, made the ...

Frankfurt 2007: Audi RS6 Avant is the devil's own wagon 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-res gallery of the Audi RS6 var digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/design/Audi_RS6_Avant_revealed_in_Frankfurt_580_HP_station_wagon_There_is_pics'; When Satan is going to have some friends over and needs to go shopping, he grabs the keys to the Audi RS6 Avant. Why? ...

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